We've used mind-mapping as a strategy for brainstorming in conference sessions. You can find a copy of the actual mind map from the session here <http://elearnala.wikispaces.com/edayz>. (also the converge session) Michael used an early freeware copy of mind-manager, which he is unfortunately not licensed to redistribute.
At the November '06 ALA conference, we aim to use the Zing software/hardware package as a brainstorming activity. (The NQ Small Business and Hume/Wodonga projects have used this in '06.)
Other useful, free mind mapping software, includes
We've used mind-mapping as a strategy for brainstorming in conference sessions. You can find a copy of the actual mind map from the session here <http://elearnala.wikispaces.com/edayz>. (also the converge session) Michael used an early freeware copy of mind-manager, which he is unfortunately not licensed to redistribute.
At the November '06 ALA conference, we aim to use the Zing software/hardware package as a brainstorming activity. (The NQ Small Business and Hume/Wodonga projects have used this in '06.)
Other useful, free mind mapping software, includes
- Freemind <http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page>
- Cmap <http://cmap.ihmc.us/download/>
- Dia is an open source diagram building program <link?>
(Article about : <http://www.eschoolnews.com/eti/2005/06/000851.php> )Plus a web site in flash, req. register http://www.mayomi.com/
A good list of reviews of products here http://www.cul.co.uk/software/softrev.htm
In Victoria, you can get academic prices on Inspiration which is a popular mind-mapping software.